The Mythical Hunter has Returned - Chapter 14



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Episode 014

Among the many D-class items hanging on the wall, what caught my eye was an old monk’s uniform with black stains and dirt on the outside and tatters here and there.

Could this have been worn by a monk who entered nirvana a long time ago?

Although the colors have all faded and it has lost its original appearance and looks unsightly, this monk’s uniform was one of the items I was looking for.

‘I was here as expected.’

I picked up my monk’s uniform.

[Smudged monk’s uniform – D grade]

[Explanation: It is covered in dark food, so even its original color is not visible. Although it is old, it has its own defense power.]

It was an armor that didn’t have much effect.

The only thing that is left is a little bit of defense.

It had a lower effect than an ordinary D-class item.

The value of D-class items is not very high in the hunter world.

The lowest item is F grade, and the highest item is SSS grade, so D grade is only 2 levels higher than the lowest grade.

So it is natural that its value is low.

In particular, low-grade items have a high probability of being obtained from monsters and the abilities they possess are not high, so unless you are a beginner hunter or a hunter with a tight budget, there is no need to find them.

It was a D-grade item that I wore because I could get it anywhere.

On the other hand, as the grade increased, the value of the item increased exponentially.

In particular, the items that went beyond A level to S level were worth the price.

At this point, the highest grade relic among the items possessed by the gods is the ‘Golden Sun Plate’ obtained from the sun god Raga Abyss.

This SSS-level item was also the reason why the sun god Ra currently reigns like a king in New York, USA.

The golden solar plate, which explosively increases the vitality of life, was such an incredible item that crops could be harvested several times and wounds could be visibly healed just by being nearby.

However, there was a special case where F-class and SSS-class were not included in the classified grades, and that was X-class.

At this point, Class

If you solve the hidden secret, you are guaranteed at least level A performance.

It was also a time when the gods had not yet become strong enough, and there were many Abyss that could not be conquered.

At this point, there were only a very few people who knew that each X-class item held its own secret. There were almost no X-class items available.

but.

‘Even among graded items, there are some that can be opened and made to grade X. Now, I am the only one who knows that fact, not a very few people.’

Among the unprecedented D-grade items, there was only one item that was strengthened and revealed to be X-grade when the conditions were met.

And that’s the dirty monk’s uniform hanging on that wall.

Only I knew the true value of this worthless and dirty orb.

“Are you sure you want to buy this?”

Choi Joo-man, the fence-cutter, asked me.

This armor has the worst performance among the D-classes, which are already less popular, so it has been in malignant stock for 10,000 years.

“You wouldn’t say 1.5 million won isn’t enough, right?”

“hmm… . “No matter how much it is a set of top and bottom, it pricks my conscience as a businessman to sell such an item for 2 million won.”

Jooman Choi clicked his tongue and looked at me.

“If you need armor, how about this one? The original price is about 5 million won, but I’ll give you a special price of 200. “On the condition that we do business again next time.”

He recommended the C-class armor set next to it.

[Agility Armor – Class C]

[Description: Movement becomes faster just by wearing it. It is somewhat old.]

Although it was a bit old, it was a good enough item with the agility assist effect.

“how is it? It’s quite a valuable item. He said he likes you so much that he’s even giving you a special discount. “I’m not the kind of person who usually treats people like this.”

Know.

Choi Joo-man says that if you reduce the price of an item, your own value will also be reduced, so he never gives a discount.

However, the reason he is most popular around here is probably because of the trust that the products he purchases are of good quality and safe.

It was quite shocking that Jooman Choi first said he would reduce the price.

If anyone else who knew him had been around, their mouths would have been agape.

‘It means that they view me favorably.’

From good item recommendations to price discounts.

But what is needed now has been decided.

“it’s okay. “This is all I need.”

“Hmm, looks like it was inserted properly?”

He eventually gave up recommending other items to me.

Thank you for the recommendation, but I couldn’t see any other items right now.

Because there was an opportunity right in front of me to buy an item worth not only C grade but at least A grade for just 1.5 million won.

“Then you can’t receive the entire 2 million won, you only have to pay 1 million won. “The way I see it, even at the maximum, it’s worth that much.”

“Then calculate it that way.”

“That’s cool.”

“With the remaining 1 million won, let’s buy a bonfire.”

“With 1 million won, you can only buy a Class C bonfire.”

The bonfire is a type of exploration safety device that explodes a mana wave that regular monsters cannot access, so it was a necessary item when going out on a long-term monster hunt.

The problem is that once used, all of the inherent mana is consumed, so it costs at least 1 million won for a consumable item that cannot be used again.

It’s still expensive.

“Take care of one for me.”

“good. Then, dirty armor, a bonfire, and the balance of 780,000 won.”

Along with a wad of bills, he gave me a fist-sized bead that could be used to make a bonfire.

“Confirmed.”

“Please take care of me in the future. “I think I’ll see you often.”

Jooman Choi made eye contact with me and smiled lowly.

“I come here often.”

Although I was blunt in my efforts to establish a relationship, I will continue to do business with him in the future.

Because there are limits to how individuals can dispose of goods without a guild.

“But you’re not going to reveal your name until the end?”

Jooman Choi asked as if he was disappointed.

“I can’t trust you because I haven’t seen the item.”

“Khaat! I get it. “I’ll make sure you can trust me next time.”

I left Daelim and returned home after a long time.

* * *

“Dojin, are you going home?”

Uncle Deoksu, who sells bungeoppang in front of my house, said to me with a smile.

“Are you doing business until this hour?”

It was almost 10 o’clock, which was very late to be selling bungeoppang.

Uncle Deoksu responded to my words.

“I haven’t seen the kid who quit being a porter and goes hunting for snakes for a few days. “I was worried, so I stayed up late today doing business and waiting.”

“Oh, I was busy.”

“I thought so. “Have you been eating well?”

“I wasn’t starving.”

Uncle Deoksu started putting the remaining bungeoppang into a paper bag.

“Take it. You must be hungry. “This is all I can give you.”

Mr. Deoksu, who handed me the envelope, smiled kindly.

I couldn’t refuse that sincerity.

“Thank you.”

“There’s nothing to be thankful for. “I’m just giving away what’s left after selling it.”

Even though I gave away the rest, the bungeoppang was still warm.

As if it had just been baked a little while ago.

Uncle Deoksu was so good and kind that he couldn’t just leave a miserable person behind.

I think it was thanks to Uncle Deoksu that I was able to get through the most difficult time in my life after losing my family.

“I will eat it gratefully.”

I bowed my head to Mr. Deoksu, who was about to finish his business.

“By the way, Dojin. “Did you catch the snake you were supposed to catch well?”

I nodded towards him asking me.

“Good catch. “I’ll take care of your health later.”

“Hehehe, thank you at least for your words.”

After saying hello to him, I went into the house and took out a piece of armor covered in black stains from my backpack.

Unsightly armor that was old, tattered, and covered in black stains.

‘It may seem useless, but this armor is an important hidden piece.’

I also knew what I had to do to get that hidden piece.

The condition is to wash this black ink off the armor.

As long as I washed it all away, I could obtain an X-class item.

However, the process was quite cumbersome.

So much so that I wonder how they came up with this method.

I filled a huge rubber basin with clean water and placed the armor in it.

He then allowed the water to fully soak the armor and ink.

The time to be called is exactly 108 minutes.

As I started the timer, I remembered the person who discovered this hidden piece.

‘Lee Su-yeon.’

This was when she began to come to the fore as a recorder.

A lot of attention was focused on her because she was the first person to reveal the secret of a D-level item and turn it into an X-level item, and because she did not belong to any guild.

There were many people who coveted her X-class items, but they were never able to take the hidden piece from her.

Although she herself did not have very strong fighting skills, several heroes and gods who told her stories helped her.

-When I read a lot of mythology, I sometimes see things that are invisible to others. Now we have become a world where myth has invaded reality. It was a huge advantage for me and it helped me discover this.

Until then, Soo-yeon Lee had X-level items.

-You must wash away the anguish on the outside of the armor with clear, clean water. It’s like a kind of ritual.

Then, I heard how she obtained the hidden piece.

It was a method that an ordinary person would never attempt.

It was an attempt that only she, who read a lot of myths and had the ability to record them, could do.

‘When you see things like that, you can think of it as fate.’

108 minutes have passed.

I put the bonfire I bought together into the water.

And the effect of the bonfire containing mana was activated underwater.

ridge!

The bonfire that entered the water created a wave, and at that moment, the water filling the basin also created a wave.

At the first wave, the armor trembled.

When the second wave occurred, the black prey shook.

Third, fourth… .

ridge!

When the eleventh wave occurred, black food began to spread in the clear water.

I quietly watched as the water in the basin became dirty.

-You have to shake it with 108 mana vibrations for it to all be washed away.

Lee Su-yeon’s appearance as she spoke those words looked similar to that of a pioneer who discovered a new land.

’33, 34, 35… .’

As the vibration continued, the water became more and more black.

ridge! ridge! ridge!

The water has now become so dark that you can barely see the inside.

I silently counted the number of times.

‘106, 107… .’

ridge!

And finally the 108th.

I made a campfire in the water.

The bonfire was still generating waves of mana, but its purpose was over, so it was extinguished.

I put the quiet campfire next to me and put my hand in the water.

Sigh!

The food was washed away and the clean armor was visible.

There was no trace of wear, and the armor, with all the grime gone, sparkled as if it were new.

[Old Monk’s Armor – Grade A]

[Description: This is the robe of an unknown old monk who attained numerous enlightenments, overcame the impurities of the body, and reached nirvana.]

[Effect: Contrary to its appearance, it has high defense power. Just having it increases your recovery ability and allows you to move nimbly. You gain an additional agility bonus when moving in the mountains.]

Class A decent cloth armor.

‘Is this okay?’

It wasn’t a bad harvest.

Class A armor would be of great help at this stage, but this is just additional income.

What I was really aiming for was this black water left in the basin.

When the armor was removed, the black water that was flowing began to shrink quickly as if evaporating.

All that water disappeared, and only about 2 liters of black water remained in the basin.

I saw.

[Truth Ink – Grade X]

[Description: An artifact that washes away all worries and leaves behind a true and true heart.]

[Effect: Can distinguish between truth and lies.]

The real hidden piece I was hoping for.